The Darkseid War is having a huge impact on the heroes of the Justice League. As revealed at Comic-Con each member of the team will star in Gods and Men one-shots.
In the full DC Comics October previews we see the next phase of Darkseid’s war with the Anti-Monitor plus creative team shifts. Francis Manapul (Detective Comics) is the artist on this month’s chapter and provides covers for the Gods and Men one-shots and writes the Lex Luthor story.
JUSTICE LEAGUE #45
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
The critically acclaimed “Darkseid War” continues as the second wave of war begins with “Darkseid War: Gods and Men”! Writer Geoff Johns is joined by superstar artist Francis Manapul for this special issue featuring the all-new, all-powerful Justice League! In the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of JUSTICE LEAGUE #44, members of the League have gained great power —the power of Gods!— but at a great price. And that price may be their destruction, unless Wonder Woman and Mister Miracle can help the League escape the curse of the New Gods and hold on to their humanity.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN – BATMAN #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
As the Darkseid War rages on, Batman’s role in Gotham City-—and the world—alters drastically as he’s forced to accept his new role as a God of Knowledge.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN – THE FLASH #1
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art by JESUS MERINO
The Flash is forced to take on the role of the Black Racer, harbinger of death! But can anyone escape this unlikely grim reaper?
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN – GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by TOM KING
Art by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
With the Green Lantern Corps threatened by a strange extinction-level event on Oa, only Hal Jordan and John Stewart remain to save the Corps-—and themselves—from joining Darkseid’s army forever!
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN – SUPERMAN #1
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Art by BONG DAZO
Evolving into a God of Strength, Superman has become an angry, violent brute. But what unlikely hero can save him?
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN – LEX LUTHOR #1
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Art by BONG DAZO
Lex Luthor has gained the power of a God, but his one failure continues to deny him the peace he craves—and only a crazed Superman can help him get it!
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MEN – SHAZAM! #1
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by SCOTT KOLINS
A boy becomes an army of Gods! No longer does Billy Batson have access to the powers of the Old Gods. Now, he commands the combined might of Highfather, Mantis and other New Gods. But these Gods are not passive. And they will sooner destroy Billy than give up control of their power.
And more October JL titles:
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5
By BRYAN HITCH
With the League utterly defeated by Rao, only the failsafes devised by Batman can possibly save them now!
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #14
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art by PAUL PELLETIER and ROB HUNTER
“Warzone” continues as more long-lost DC heroes join the fray! What bizarre force is causing Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace and the Creature Commandos to fight the same, insane war over and over again, and how can the team of Stargirl, Batgirl, Steel, Robotman, and Vandal Savage set things right?
By Editor